Committee announces poster contest

NEWPORT — As part of its year-long celebration of the city’s 375th anniversary, the Newport 375th Anniversary Celebration Committee is holding a poster contest.

The contest is open to youths ages 5 to 19 who are residents of Newport. Entries should commemorate Newport or promote its anniversary celebration. All entries must be newly created, original work and and should be submitted on 11-by-17-inch paper.

The deadline for entries is Friday, Feb. 14, at 5 p.m.

Three winners will be selected, one each for elementary-age students (grades K-4), middle school-age students (grades 5-8), and high school-age students (grades 9-12). A prize of $100 will be awarded in each category.

Members of the anniversary committee will select finalists in each category. The finalists will be published in The Newport Daily News. The public then will be invited to cast votes to determine the three winners.

In addition to being featured in The Daily News, the finalists’ entries will be displayed in the lobby of the Newport post office. Mayor Harry Winthrop will recognize the three winners during an opening ceremony for the city’s official anniversary celebration on May 24 and the winning posters will be displayed at events held in conjunction with the 375th anniversary throughout the year.

For contest details and form, go to www.newport375.com.

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